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‘It’s life-changing’: Palatka family finally whole after discovering a son over 50 years after his birth
Read full article: ‘It’s life-changing’: Palatka family finally whole after discovering a son over 50 years after his birthA family in Putnam County is meeting their brother/son for the first time after going 52 years without knowing they existed.
JSO hopes renewed interest will help find killer in unsolved shooting of Maurice Hobbs
Read full article: JSO hopes renewed interest will help find killer in unsolved shooting of Maurice HobbsThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is putting a seven-year-old cold case back on the community’s radar as the department searches for answers to close the case.
Lost to addiction: Families torn apart
Read full article: Lost to addiction: Families torn apartThe drug epidemic is claiming more lives than ever before. Last year more than 107,000 people died from a drug overdose. Fentanyl use is increasing, in fact, the synthetic opioid is to blame for two-thirds of overdose deaths last year.
Thanksgiving table talk: Why your family health history matters
Read full article: Thanksgiving table talk: Why your family health history mattersThis Thursday is Family Health History Day. It’s also Thanksgiving, so if you’re planning to celebrate the holiday with relatives, it could be a good time to discuss the topic.
Broadway in Jacksonville: Les Misérables to make Jacksonville stop during 2025 U.S. tour
Read full article: Broadway in Jacksonville: Les Misérables to make Jacksonville stop during 2025 U.S. tourBroadway sensation Les Misérables is coming to the Jacksonville Center of the Performing Arts April 2025.
Jacksonville Light Boat Parade returns for 40th year. What to know about free parking, fireworks
Read full article: Jacksonville Light Boat Parade returns for 40th year. What to know about free parking, fireworksA beloved holiday tradition is making its return to the city of JAX in time for Thanksgiving weekend.
All the things not to say to a parent experiencing miscarriage, infant loss
Read full article: All the things not to say to a parent experiencing miscarriage, infant lossEach October marks another National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, intended to honor and remember those who have lost a child during pregnancy or infancy.
Rwanda begins vaccinations against mpox amid a call for more doses for Africa
Read full article: Rwanda begins vaccinations against mpox amid a call for more doses for AfricaThe African health agency says that Rwanda has started a vaccination campaign against mpox with 1,000 doses it obtained from Nigeria.
Flagler County Sheriff suspects more victims tied to former paramedic accused of sexually abusing a patient
Read full article: Flagler County Sheriff suspects more victims tied to former paramedic accused of sexually abusing a patientLess than 24 hours after a former Flagler County paramedic was arrested for sex crimes following the discovery of disturbing videos, Flagler County Sheriff Rick Stay told News4JAX that he and his investigators believe there are more victims.
Have colorful Easter photos? Make us ‘hoppier’ by sharing them!
Read full article: Have colorful Easter photos? Make us ‘hoppier’ by sharing them!The coming days will be filled with egg hunts, candy being handed out, pictures with the Easter bunny, and other family portraits to commemorate the most important day on the Christian calendar.
How Popeye’s obsession with spinach was created from glaring misprint
Read full article: How Popeye’s obsession with spinach was created from glaring misprintAs fans of Popeye pay tribute today, the tale of his obsession with spinach is a life reminder that sometimes glaring mistakes can lead to incredible success stories.
Know an athlete who was part of a signing day ceremony? Share with us your photos!
Read full article: Know an athlete who was part of a signing day ceremony? Share with us your photos!Share with us your photos below of any signing day ceremonies at your school or elsewhere, and let’s dot these pages with celebration images of high school football players and their families realizing a dream.
Animal lovers, would you use this service for an ailing pet ready to cross the rainbow bridge?
Read full article: Animal lovers, would you use this service for an ailing pet ready to cross the rainbow bridge?This can be a solution when it takes a long time to see a veterinarian due to backed up appointments.
Building gingerbread houses for the holidays? Share with us your creations!
Read full article: Building gingerbread houses for the holidays? Share with us your creations!Submit a photo of your gingerbread house, and if you are still in the midst of building one or plan on doing so, also read for best tips and practices on how to do so.
Family searching for answers after teen with Down syndrome hit, killed while walking on I-95
Read full article: Family searching for answers after teen with Down syndrome hit, killed while walking on I-95The 19-year-old was identified as Tirrell Wiley, who according to the family had Down Syndrome. The family said he loved to dance and go to school.
Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund
Read full article: Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refundThe Federal Trade Commission announced late last year that Epic Games would pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases.
The ‘Pasty Olympics’ set to be hosted by town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Read full article: The ‘Pasty Olympics’ set to be hosted by town in Michigan’s Upper PeninsulaEvery summer, the town of Calumet in the northernmost tip of the Upper Peninsula hosts a pasty festival, an event to celebrate the popular food in the region. But this year's event will feature something new.
Jazzy’s Restaurant and Lounge in Riverside closes abruptly ‘mainly due to lawsuits’, co-owner said
Read full article: Jazzy’s Restaurant and Lounge in Riverside closes abruptly ‘mainly due to lawsuits’, co-owner saidA statement stated it was closing due to “circumstances beyond our control” and announced a new project called 904 Jazzys.
Why you should add your child’s bike helmet to your back-to-school checklist
Read full article: Why you should add your child’s bike helmet to your back-to-school checklistAs you're going through your checklist for back to school, if you have kids who will be riding their bikes, the experts at Consumer Reports say it’s important to know if they need a new bike helmet.
Which vaccines are required for schoolchildren in Florida? A reminder ahead of the new year
Read full article: Which vaccines are required for schoolchildren in Florida? A reminder ahead of the new yearAs a new school year inches closer, some students must get their shots. The sooner you get them, the better.
‘Not only preventable, they’re predictable’: Safety experts explain reasons children are left in hot cars
Read full article: ‘Not only preventable, they’re predictable’: Safety experts explain reasons children are left in hot carsApproximately 87% of children who die in hot cars are age 3 or younger and the majority (56%) were unknowingly left by an otherwise loving, responsible parent or caregiver.
Prenatal supplements: What’s safe & which nutrients are most important?
Read full article: Prenatal supplements: What’s safe & which nutrients are most important?Since there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to prenatal supplements, we turned to the experts at Consumer Reports to help break down what’s inside the bottles so you can buy the right one for you.
1 in 3 parents gives unnecessary fever-reducing meds. Why doctors want you to stop.
Read full article: 1 in 3 parents gives unnecessary fever-reducing meds. Why doctors want you to stop.All right parents let's be honest. When you feel your child's forehead and it's warm, do you immediately reach for the meds? Pediatricians say giving them a fever-reducing medication isn’t always the right thing to do – but why?
Clearing the Air: Misinformation about THC and pregnancy can lead to serious, harmful effects
Read full article: Clearing the Air: Misinformation about THC and pregnancy can lead to serious, harmful effectsExperts warn misinformation about the use of THC products during pregnancy and breastfeeding are dangerous for moms and their babies.
‘Inspired’: See what happened after boy sold Pokemon cards to pay for puppy’s surgery
Read full article: ‘Inspired’: See what happened after boy sold Pokemon cards to pay for puppy’s surgeryThe full story can be seen in the video above, which is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.
Have you ever started learning something new with your kid? We want to hear your story!
Read full article: Have you ever started learning something new with your kid? We want to hear your story!If you need some inspiration, here are three of our stories about parent-child bonding through learning an activity together.
‘Twin Peaks' composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85
Read full article: ‘Twin Peaks' composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85Angelo Badalamenti, the composer best known for creating otherworldly scores for many David Lynch productions, from “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks” to “Mulholland Drive,” has died.
Donovan company asks community to step up for veteran, foster family of 9 after house catches fire
Read full article: Donovan company asks community to step up for veteran, foster family of 9 after house catches fireThe company installed a free AC unit, and ductwork, at the Cevallos family home after their home caught fire — leaving them with nothing.
Preserve your family memories and digitize your photos
Read full article: Preserve your family memories and digitize your photosConsumer Reports took a look at several companies that can turn those family memories into digital files so they’re preserved forever, something that could make a great holiday gift for the person who has everything.
Protecting your health at the holidays: Avoid ‘extreme stress’ in relationships
Read full article: Protecting your health at the holidays: Avoid ‘extreme stress’ in relationshipsThanksgiving is usually a time of togetherness, but it can also be a time when tense conversations can happen at the dining room table.
Jacksonville toddler struck with same rare eye cancer as mother; family faces another tough medical fight
Read full article: Jacksonville toddler struck with same rare eye cancer as mother; family faces another tough medical fightA local family is pleading for the community’s help after their toddler was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer, the same disease that her mother suffered as a child.
D-SNAP program begins Monday for Florida residents affected by Hurricane Ian
Read full article: D-SNAP program begins Monday for Florida residents affected by Hurricane IanDisaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program also known as D-SNAP will provide food assistance to Floridians in select counties, News4JAX sister station WKMG-TV reported Saturday.